Today is: Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Helping Jerry's Kids.

Volunteer!

Owen at campOur volunteers are the driving force that enables MDA to accelerate its worldwide research program and provide diagnostic and follow-up care through some 230 clinics nationwide. Volunteers are the backbone of the Association’s programs, helping with summer camp, support groups, seminars, Telethon, special events and many other programs.

MDA special events are a fun way to raise vital funds for the battle against neuromuscular diseases. If you’d like more information about participating in the fun events described below, please call your local MDA representative. To learn more about Alaskan sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sabrina Hoppas,  MDA Alaska’s executive director, at (907) 276-2131 or via e-mail at shoppas@mdausa.org.

MDA Events and Volunteer Requirements

Fairbanks TELU – May 12th
8 volunteers are needed to assist with “arresting” Jailbirds at work, driving them to Pike’s Landing and later returning them to work. We will provide rental cars from Avis for transportation. If you want to drive, you must be 25 years of age or older. A few volunteers are also needed to photograph the event, assist with check-in, etc.

Live Ride – July 17th
Live Ride is an annual motorcycle ride from Anchorage to Soldotna. 10 volunteers are needed to assist with check-in the morning of the ride. Registration will start at 8:00am at Anchorage City Church and the ride will end in Soldotna at Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson.

Times and volunteer needs may change. Further information could be provided to you as the events draw closer.

  • Telethon

    The Telethon is the single most important fund raising event of the year for MDA. In 2009, $403,267 was raised statewide Alaska during the two day broadcast carried on KTUU, Channel 2 in Anchorage and KTVF, Channel 11 in Fairbanks. Funds raised help the Association carry on its fight against over 40 neuro-muscular diseases, including a worldwide program of basic and applied research, a nationwide network of comprehensive medical and support services, and extensive professional and public education. Children and adults with neuro-muscular diseases benefit directly from dollars raised during the Telethon.

  • Research

    MDA is the world's largest non-governmental sponsor of research seeking the causes of and effective treatments for neuro-muscular diseases, sponsoring some 400 research projects annually.

  • MDA Worldwide

    MDA has long had a worldwide impact. Since 1951, MDA has funneled almost $50 million to researchers in 36 countries on six continents. And many times that amount has been awarded in MDA research grants in the United States.